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Adorable ducklings go on an adventure across busy city

Published on May. 28, 2026, 9:00 AM A high-stakes adventure unfolded in Calgary when a mother duck and…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/699168/

Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers

While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.

Two (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.

Peace/Mír!

Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.

• Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.

• Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007

• Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.

• Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.

• Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed

• Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997

• Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.

• Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.

SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz

Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers

While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.

Two (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.

Peace/Mír!

Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.

• Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.

• Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007

• Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.

• Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.

• Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed

• Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997

• Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.

• Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.

SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz

Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers

While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.

Two (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.

Peace/Mír!

Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.

• Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.

• Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007

• Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.

• Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.

• Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed

• Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997

• Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.

• Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.

SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz

Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers

While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.

Two (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.

Peace/Mír!

Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.

• Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.

• Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007

• Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.

• Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.

• Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed

• Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997

• Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.

• Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.

SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz

Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers

While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.

Two (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.

Peace/Mír!

Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.

• Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.

• Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007

• Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.

• Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.

• Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed

• Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997

• Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.

• Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.

SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz

Building a whole new suburb, and then waiting more than 10 years to give it a half-hourly bus service, is a massive planning stuff-up.

And even then, half hourly service is really inadequate if you want people to switch from cars to public transport. It should be no more than 10 minutes all day:

"As residents moved into the 966 new lots of Campbelltown housing development Macarthur Heights from 2013, it felt like their new suburb had it all.

"The 122 hectare site, established by NSW government developer Landcom, had clean paths, playgrounds, barbecues, shops and even a university campus. But one thing was missing: public transport to get residents between them all.

"But things will change in July, when Transport for NSW and private bus operator Transit Systems begin running the 849 route, moving between Macarthur railway station and Macarthur Square, Campbelltown TAFE, Campbelltown Hospital and the Western Sydney University campus. It will run every 30 minutes from 6am to 10pm daily."

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/this-new-sydney-suburb-almost-had-it-all-but-spent-more-than-a-decade-waiting-for-one-thing-20260519-p5zyr3.html

#planning #cities #WesternSydney #bus #UrbanPlanning #Urbanism #publictransport #nsw #nswpol #australia

Building a whole new suburb, and then waiting more than 10 years to give it a half-hourly bus service, is a massive planning stuff-up.

And even then, half hourly service is really inadequate if you want people to switch from cars to public transport. It should be no more than 10 minutes all day:

"As residents moved into the 966 new lots of Campbelltown housing development Macarthur Heights from 2013, it felt like their new suburb had it all.

"The 122 hectare site, established by NSW government developer Landcom, had clean paths, playgrounds, barbecues, shops and even a university campus. But one thing was missing: public transport to get residents between them all.

"But things will change in July, when Transport for NSW and private bus operator Transit Systems begin running the 849 route, moving between Macarthur railway station and Macarthur Square, Campbelltown TAFE, Campbelltown Hospital and the Western Sydney University campus. It will run every 30 minutes from 6am to 10pm daily."

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/this-new-sydney-suburb-almost-had-it-all-but-spent-more-than-a-decade-waiting-for-one-thing-20260519-p5zyr3.html

#planning #cities #WesternSydney #bus #UrbanPlanning #Urbanism #publictransport #nsw #nswpol #australia

Building a whole new suburb, and then waiting more than 10 years to give it a half-hourly bus service, is a massive planning stuff-up.

And even then, half hourly service is really inadequate if you want people to switch from cars to public transport. It should be no more than 10 minutes all day:

"As residents moved into the 966 new lots of Campbelltown housing development Macarthur Heights from 2013, it felt like their new suburb had it all.

"The 122 hectare site, established by NSW government developer Landcom, had clean paths, playgrounds, barbecues, shops and even a university campus. But one thing was missing: public transport to get residents between them all.

"But things will change in July, when Transport for NSW and private bus operator Transit Systems begin running the 849 route, moving between Macarthur railway station and Macarthur Square, Campbelltown TAFE, Campbelltown Hospital and the Western Sydney University campus. It will run every 30 minutes from 6am to 10pm daily."

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/this-new-sydney-suburb-almost-had-it-all-but-spent-more-than-a-decade-waiting-for-one-thing-20260519-p5zyr3.html

#planning #cities #WesternSydney #bus #UrbanPlanning #Urbanism #publictransport #nsw #nswpol #australia

Building a whole new suburb, and then waiting more than 10 years to give it a half-hourly bus service, is a massive planning stuff-up.

And even then, half hourly service is really inadequate if you want people to switch from cars to public transport. It should be no more than 10 minutes all day:

"As residents moved into the 966 new lots of Campbelltown housing development Macarthur Heights from 2013, it felt like their new suburb had it all.

"The 122 hectare site, established by NSW government developer Landcom, had clean paths, playgrounds, barbecues, shops and even a university campus. But one thing was missing: public transport to get residents between them all.

"But things will change in July, when Transport for NSW and private bus operator Transit Systems begin running the 849 route, moving between Macarthur railway station and Macarthur Square, Campbelltown TAFE, Campbelltown Hospital and the Western Sydney University campus. It will run every 30 minutes from 6am to 10pm daily."

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/this-new-sydney-suburb-almost-had-it-all-but-spent-more-than-a-decade-waiting-for-one-thing-20260519-p5zyr3.html

#planning #cities #WesternSydney #bus #UrbanPlanning #Urbanism #publictransport #nsw #nswpol #australia

Building a whole new suburb, and then waiting more than 10 years to give it a half-hourly bus service, is a massive planning stuff-up.

And even then, half hourly service is really inadequate if you want people to switch from cars to public transport. It should be no more than 10 minutes all day:

"As residents moved into the 966 new lots of Campbelltown housing development Macarthur Heights from 2013, it felt like their new suburb had it all.

"The 122 hectare site, established by NSW government developer Landcom, had clean paths, playgrounds, barbecues, shops and even a university campus. But one thing was missing: public transport to get residents between them all.

"But things will change in July, when Transport for NSW and private bus operator Transit Systems begin running the 849 route, moving between Macarthur railway station and Macarthur Square, Campbelltown TAFE, Campbelltown Hospital and the Western Sydney University campus. It will run every 30 minutes from 6am to 10pm daily."

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/this-new-sydney-suburb-almost-had-it-all-but-spent-more-than-a-decade-waiting-for-one-thing-20260519-p5zyr3.html

#planning #cities #WesternSydney #bus #UrbanPlanning #Urbanism #publictransport #nsw #nswpol #australia

How traffic makes cities warmer https://phys.org/news/2026-05-traffic-cities-warmer.html

#cities #environment #temperature #traffic

I visited the massive UK city overlooked by tourists – I can’t wait to go back | Travel News | Travel

The city has so much more I didn’t get to experience, and I will be back (Image: Brian…
#Birmingham #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #Cities #GreatBritain #Staycation #Tourism #WestMidlands
https://www.europesays.com/uk/984423/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/984423/ I visited the massive UK city overlooked by tourists – I can’t wait to go back | Travel News | Travel #Birmingham #Britain #Cities #England #GreatBritain #Staycation #Tourism #UK #UnitedKingdom #WestMidlands

Cities are closer to Canada’s problems than they are to the money
#Canada #HousingCrisis #Infrastructure #Cities #Municipalities #ClimateChange #Politics #Economy #CostOfLiving #Immigration #PublicPolicy #UrbanPlanning #Politics #Housing #Environment
https://the-14.com/cities-are-closer-to-canadas-problems-than-they-are-to-the-money/

Cities are closer to Canada’s problems than they are to the money
#Canada #HousingCrisis #Infrastructure #Cities #Municipalities #ClimateChange #Politics #Economy #CostOfLiving #Immigration #PublicPolicy #UrbanPlanning #Politics #Housing #Environment
https://the-14.com/cities-are-closer-to-canadas-problems-than-they-are-to-the-money/

Cities are closer to Canada’s problems than they are to the money
#Canada #HousingCrisis #Infrastructure #Cities #Municipalities #ClimateChange #Politics #Economy #CostOfLiving #Immigration #PublicPolicy #UrbanPlanning #Politics #Housing #Environment
https://the-14.com/cities-are-closer-to-canadas-problems-than-they-are-to-the-money/

Cities are closer to Canada’s problems than they are to the money
#Canada #HousingCrisis #Infrastructure #Cities #Municipalities #ClimateChange #Politics #Economy #CostOfLiving #Immigration #PublicPolicy #UrbanPlanning #Politics #Housing #Environment
https://the-14.com/cities-are-closer-to-canadas-problems-than-they-are-to-the-money/

Cities are closer to Canada’s problems than they are to the money
#Canada #HousingCrisis #Infrastructure #Cities #Municipalities #ClimateChange #Politics #Economy #CostOfLiving #Immigration #PublicPolicy #UrbanPlanning #Politics #Housing #Environment
https://the-14.com/cities-are-closer-to-canadas-problems-than-they-are-to-the-money/

https://www.europesays.com/people/86086/ Poland’s right-wing topples Kraków’s liberal mayor in fresh blow to Tusk – POLITICO #Cars #Cities #DonaldTusk #Emissions #JarosławKaczyński #Mayors #Poland #RafałTrzaskowski

Poland’s right-wing topples Kraków’s liberal mayor in fresh blow to Tusk – POLITICO https://www.byteseu.com/2051290/ #Cars #Cities #DonaldTusk #emissions #JarosławKaczyński #Mayors #Poland #RafalTrzaskowski

Poland’s right-wing topples Kraków’s liberal mayor in fresh blow to Tusk – POLITICO

Nearly 30 percent of eligible voters took part in Sunday’s referendum, which had a 26.98 percent validity threshold.…
#Poland #Polska #PL #Europe #Europa #EU #DonaldTusk #cars #Cities #Emissions #JarosławKaczyński #Mayors #RafalTrzaskowski
https://www.europesays.com/poland/8739/

Street scene in late medieval Florence, Italy (Pat Nicole)

https://piefed.social/c/historyart/p/2086213/street-scene-in-late-medieval-florence-italy-pat-nicole

Street scene in late medieval Florence, Italy (Pat Nicole)

Street scene in late medieval Florence, Italy (Pat Nicole)

Street scene in late medieval Florence, Italy (Pat Nicole)

https://piefed.social/c/historyart/p/2086213/street-scene-in-late-medieval-florence-italy-pat-nicole

Street scene in late medieval Florence, Italy (Pat Nicole)

https://piefed.social/c/historyart/p/2086213/street-scene-in-late-medieval-florence-italy-pat-nicole

Working list: Tallest water towers of Ireland – UPDATED

Provided below is a working list of the tallest water towers in Ireland for which data is readily available. As more statistics are found/published this listed will be updated accordingly.

Peace!

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1. Mayglass Water Tower (2003): County Wexford = 65 m/213 feet

2. Farmleigh Water & Clock Tower (1875): Dublin = 61 m/200 feet

3. UCD Water Tower (1970): Dublin = 60 m/197 feet

4. Kiltrough Water Tower (1998): Drogheda = 54 m/177 feet

5. Sillogue Water Tower (2008): Dublin = 40 m/131 feet

6. Dromore West Water Tower: Sligo = 34.1/112 feet

7. Cobh Water Tower 1: Cobh = 30.7 m/100.7 feet – added 5/23/26 Thank you, Cat MEOW

8. Knocknaheeny Water Tower (1972): Cork = 30 m/98 feet

9. Cobh Water Tower 2: Cobh = 26.66 m/87.6 feet – added 5/23/26 Thank you, Cat MEOW

10. Belmullet Water Towers (1992): County Mayo = 26 m/85 feet

11. Kildorrery Water Tower = 23 m/75.5 feet – status unclear

12. Battery Heights Water Tower (~1970): Athlone, County Westmeath = 19 m/62.3 feet – updated 4/5/26

13. Nenagh Water Tower = 18.3 m/60 feet – added 1/4/26 Thank you, Cat MEOW

14. Trim Water Tower (1909): County Meath = 12.8 m/42 feet

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More information needed:

Ardagh Water Tower: County Mayo

Auburn Heights Water Tower: Athlone, County Westmeath

Backweston Water Tower: County Dublin

Ballybrophy Water Tower (1950-2025): County Laois – demolished in 2025

Ballinamuck Water Tower: Dungarvan, County Waterford

Ballymahon Water Tower: County Longford

Ballymurn Water Tower: County Wexford

Ballyquirke Air Station Water Tower (1919): County Cork

Bawndaw Water Tower (2010): Waterford

Butlersgrove Water Tower: Gowran, County Kilkenny

Callan Fire Station #01 Water Tower: County Kilkenny

Callan Fire Station #02 Water Tower: County Kilkenny

Castlemoyle Water Tower: New Ross, County Wexford

Youghal/Cork Hill Water Tower (ca 1960): County Cork

Crosshaven Water Tower: County Cork

Dunshauglin Water Tower: County Meath

Garranlahan Water Tower: Moanvane, County Roscommon

Grange Station Road Water Tower: Tipperary

Hewitsland Water Tower: New Ross, County Wexford

Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital Water Tower: County Kilkenny

Kildalton College Water Tower: Piltown, County Kilkenny

Killenagh Water Tower: County Wexford

Killowen Water Tower (ca 1950): County Cork

Monaghan Water Tower (1936): County Monaghan

Newcastle West Water Tower: County Limerick

Old Newbridge Water Tower: County Kildare

Oran Beg Water Tower (1960): County Galway

Pilltown Tower/Posonby Memorial Tower (~1805) – added 4/5/26

Rosslare Harbour Water Tower: County Wexford

St. Otteran’s Water Tower (ca 1960): Waterford

The Grange Water Tower: Waterford

Thurles Water Tower (ca 1955): County Tipperary

Tipperary Military Barracks Water Tower (1870s): County Tipperary

SOURCES:

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/143906080723/posts/10166521021845724/
• https://www.brogangroup.com/projects/mayglass-water-tower/s289/
• https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/0218/1357046-100-buildings-chateau-deau-de-knocknaheeny/
• https://ihai.ie/wp-content/uploads/IHAIBulletinNo11April2022.pdf
• https://www.thurles.info/2019/08/12/thurles-water-tower/
• https://www.johncradock.ie/projects/sillogue-water-storage-facility
• https://www.johncradock.ie/projects/sillogue-water-storage-facility
• https://www.geograph.ie/photo/3730507
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• gemini.google.ai
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Working list: Tallest water towers of Taiwan

Listed below are the tallest water towers of the island of Taiwan. The number of towers is somewhat limited by the more recent use of elevated topography to store and supply water in cities like Taipei.

From an interesting historical standpoint, there are several water towers on the list dating from the 1930s that were constructed during Japanese occupation of Taiwan (1895-1945).

As more information is located on other water towers in Taiwan, the data will be added. Peace!

1. “Soaring” South Water Tower: Taichung/Central Taiwan Science Park = 76 m/249.3 feet

2. Huwei Township Water Tower (1930): Gong’an Village = 50.5 m/165.7 feet

3. “Sailing” West Water Tower (2005): Taichung/Central Taiwan Science Park ~ 47 m/154.2 feet

4. Water Tower Park (1960s): Kaohsiung = 38 m/124.7 feet

5. Puzi Waterway Distribution Tower (1933): Puzi City = 35 m/114.8 feet

6. Gangshan Water Tower (1938): Kaohsiung = 31 m/101.7 feet

7. Old Okayama Water Tower (1937): Kaohsiung = 30+m/98.4 feet

8. Beingang Water Tower (1930s): = 20 m/65.6 feet

9. Dapeng Bay Seaplane Water Tower (1938): Dapeng Bay ~ 20 m/65.6 feet

10. Magong Water Tower (1960): Magong City = 17 m/55.8 feet

More information needed:

• Chenggong Station Water Tower
• Chengkungling Water Tower
• Daya Operations Station Water Tower
• Fishing Harbor Water Tower
• Gaomei Wetlands Water Tower: Taichung
• Huajiang Water Tower (1960s or 1970s): Taipei
• Jianshan Reservoir Water Tower
• Mingde Water Tower
• Nangang Water Tower
• Seawater Station Water Tower: Pingtung
• Tianmu New Village Water Tower
• Waisungkai Water Tower: Taipei
• Wan Guo Water Tower: Taipei
• Wanhua Water Tower
• Wonju Station Water Tower
• Yilan Park Water Tower
• Yiwu Water Tower: Wubei

SOURCES:

• google.com
• gemini.google.com
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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangshan_Water_Tower
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• https://www.sucoot.com/scaffolding-for-water-tower
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• https://nchdb.boch.gov.tw/assets/overview/historicalBuilding/20021213000004
• https://www.veins-of-taipei.com/2025/07/11/r126/

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